63 Days of Sit-In is a documentary theatre performance based on the true story of the 63-day sit-in staged by Palestinian disability rights activists inside the Palestinian Legislative Council during the COVID-19 pandemic. The protest demanded the implementation of disability rights legislation and equal access to healthcare and public services. Although the activists secured a legal victory, much of the legislation remains unimplemented, leaving their struggle unfinished.
Developed through a collaborative arts-based research process, the performance draws on interviews, collective workshops, archival materials, and conversations with participants in the original sit-in, disability rights advocates, trade union representatives, and members of the wider solidarity movement. Performed by Hamad Samamrah—one of the leaders and participants in the original sit-in—the work combines lived experience with documentary theatre to explore activism, disability rights, and civic participation, offering a powerful reflection on resilience, solidarity, and the ongoing pursuit of justice.
Basta Collective is an independent artistic collective founded in Jerusalem in 2015. The collective develops documentary theatre, participatory performances, and interdisciplinary cultural projects that engage with contemporary social realities through collaborative artistic processes. Over the past decade, Basta Collective has become known for its documentary and socially engaged performances, presented across Palestine and internationally through festivals, theatres, museums, and cultural institutions. Its work brings together artists, communities, and researchers to create meaningful spaces for dialogue, learning, and cultural exchange.
Hussam Ghosheh – Artistic Director
Hamad Samamrah – Performer
Mousa Nazzal – Stage Manager
Hussam Ghosheh
Artistic Director

Mousa Nazzal
Stage Manager

Hamad Samamreh
Actor

USEFUL INFORMATION
Estimated running time
TBC
Performance times
7:30pm
Ticket prices
£17/£15(Concessions)
Concession
Full-time students, those aged under 16, senior citizens, the unwaged, members of Equity and BECTU
Access
Theatro Technis is fully wheelchair accessible. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome in the auditorium. There is a Loop system fitted in the main auditorium. If you have any questions or specific requests, please email boxoffice@theatrotechnis.com.
Content Warnings: Political themes, references to disability rights struggles and systemic discrimination
Suitable for ages 13+
Concession tickets are available to the following:
- Students (valid student ID required)
- Theatrical union members (Equity, BECTU)
- Unemployed (for Universal Credit recipients or those claiming Jobseekers Allowance)
- Deaf and Disabled Patrons*
All concession tickets are limited and subject to availability, with proof of eligibility required when booking or attending a performance.
*A complimentary carer/companion ticket may be included for disabled patrons- please reach out to the venue directly to book this.
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